Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Michael Ryan Coyne (also known as Mike Coyne) [CRD: 4674176, Wheaton, Illinois]. Michael Coyne has been employed with First Trust Portfolios L.P. since September 22, 2015, and First Trust Advisors LP since November 5, 2015. Recent disclosures report 14 client disputes, many alleging improper […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Rene Javier Castro [CRD: 2559410, Chicago, Illinois]. Rene Javier Castro worked for Center Street Securities, Inc. from April 2014 to October 2019 and later joined Great Point Capital LLC in November 2019, where he remains registered. Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Castro’s conduct, including […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker William Charles Burks II (also known as Bill Burks) [CRD: 2944992, Flower Mound, Texas]. William Burks has been registered with Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2000 and has amassed over 27 years of experience in the securities industry. Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Burks’ conduct, […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Luke M. Johnson (also known as Luke Johnson) [CRD: 3257008, Scottsdale, Arizona]. Johnson worked for Coastal Equities, Inc. from April 2012 to December 2019. Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Johnson’s conduct, including allegations of unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentation, and regulatory violations. Coastal Equities Client Files […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Michael Christopher McFeeley (also known as Mike McFeeley) [CRD: 5505995, York, Pennsylvania]. McFeeley has 16 years of experience in the securities industry, currently employed with LPL Financial LLC since August 14, 2024. Previously, McFeeley worked for OSAIC FA, Inc. from May 14, 2008, to […]

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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Michael Gregory Culwell (also known as Mike Culwell) [CRD#: 5989109, Irvine, California]. Michael Culwell is currently registered with Emerson Equity LLC since November 8, 2013, and has 13 years of experience in the securities industry. Michael Culwell’s employment history includes working for ARI Financial […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Viqas Akhtar (also known as B. Akhtar) [CRD#: 5624412, Miami, Florida]. Viqas Akhtar has been employed at four firms over his 14-year career. He is currently registered with B. Riley Wealth Management, where he has worked since July 22, 2022. Prior to this, Akhtar […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker David Dean Glienke [CRD: 5502866, Westlake Village, California]. David Glienke has been employed by Western International Securities, Inc. since May 28, 2008, where he is registered as both a broker and an investment adviser representative. Recent disclosures raise concerns about Glienke’s conduct, including allegations […]